ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at I-74, KEORNER ROAD OVERPASS, PEORIA, IL 61615 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-05-05.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,200.00 is more than 7.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 26, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 8, 2007. Of the 25 total citations, 8 (32%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,008.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $25,200 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238320 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,734.
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What OSHA violations was ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. cited for?
ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. received 25 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,200.00. The inspection opened on 2005-05-05.
How much was ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,200.00 against ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. in PEORIA, IL. Average per citation: $1,008.00.
Is ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ERA-VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. has a risk score of 27 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Painting and Wall Covering Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,200.00 is above the industry average.